ADDO Art Gala

Last Tuesday (5/31), in the East Ballroom of Price Center, ADDO-- a multi-functional/purposed venue that accommodates all mediums of art-- threw a social called, “ADDO Art Gala.”
Open to submissions from UCSD students (both grad and undergrad), faculty, and staff, the event featured a cross-pollination of artistic disciples- including paintings, sculptures, installations, a clothing swap, films, and performances.
The music (including artists 'Pense', 'The Monster Inside Me', and 'Yeti DJ') combined with the exquisite artwork set a killer ambiance- and the limitless buffet with sparkling cider and hors d'oeuvres added a nice touch. Samara Rice threw an amazing clothing swap for all the shopping addicts out there (you know who you are) that featured some great items for sprucing up any summer wardrobe.
In case you didn't get a chance to make it down, here are a few of our artistic selections-- the model with the antlers looks eerily like Kelly Framel from 'The Glamourai,' no?

Design For Humanity

Design For Humanity 2011 event teaser from Billabong Girls on Vimeo.

With only a few weeks left in school it’s time to start thinking about how to kick off your summer. What better way than a huge party for a great cause. This years Billabong Design for Humanity on June 15th is benefiting VH1 Save the Music Foundation. The event mixes fashion, art, and music all on the legendary NYC street Back-lot of Paramount Studios in Hollywood, CA. It is set up like the coolest, most massive block party ever. There are art auctions, live art installations, a bikini fashion show, the best food trucks LA has to offer, multiple bars, street performers, t-shirt screen printing, and two stages. Throughout the night there will be performances from DJs and bands; Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros will be headlining. Tickets are $30 but it is totally worth it. They will sell out so get them while you can. For further info/ to buy tickets visit
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-TREND Guest Writer Alex R.

AKPsi's Suit Up for Japan: A Charity Fashion Show

People, regardless of age, never cease to amaze when it comes to taking action for the welfare of people around the globe. We have been increasingly exposed to a variety of international problems throughout our lives and then the people and organizations that make the relief of these problems their goals. Since we were kids, teachers introduced us to the idea of being penpals, then canned food drives, homeless shelters, book donations, bake sales, Relay for Life, and many more until we just realized that what we are capable of doing is anything but endless.

On that note, fashion show for a cause anybody? In response to the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan over two months ago, students of UCSD's business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi), hosted a charity fashion show on May 17th of which all proceeds went to Japan Red Cross. The fraternity teamed up with members from Delta Sigma Pi (also a business fraternity), Circle K, Japanese Student Association, and many other on-campus organizations for this cause. Students were runway-ready as they donned business attire ranging from sophisticated dresses on the ladies to classic dress shirts and tailored pants on the gents. One can call them fashion models, but better yet, models of our world.

Missed out? Want to see more photos? Check out UCSD's student and photographer, Mingee Do's website for more original photos of this event!

Remember: Keep sending your love to Japan!
-Stephanie
TREND Editor

Adorkable

  




weezer by Bridgett Elise Rangel-Rexford featuring TOMS shoes

Following the Del Mar horse races today, alternative rock band Weezer will be performing! Wondering what to wear? No worries. You do have something in that closet of yours. Weezer is quirky, retro and laid back. All you need m'dear is a vintage tee for a touch of nostalgia, shorts to match the hot weather, a pair of toms for comfort and classic ray bans. You simply can't go wrong. 

-Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

Calling all INDIES!

Here's a treat for all you indie fashion freaks ;) On August 22 at the OC fairgrounds, the THREAD Show brings you Orange County's top 100+ independent designers! Live beats all day, free giveaways all day, and enjoy complementary drinks from their sponsors such as Red Bull, Honest Tea, pop chips and water. First 250 guests will receive free goody bags! Designer Nature's Mistake will be selling printed Tees for only $5. And the best part, you get to chillax and get sited at the 944 Magazine fashion runway from 1-4pm! RSVP for $5 tickets instead of 10. & remember, dress to impress for the THREAD Show photobooth! Have fun!!!

xoxo-

Addie

TREND Stylist

A Fusion of Art and Fashion

Ok UCSD students, not only is this event free but it sounds wicked cool. It is a part of La Jolla Playhouse's "Performance+Cocktails Series." Kudos to our editor Alice for finding this event! There will be a fashion show, artists, fashion designers, and food. Click the link to read more about it.

Hopefully the staff will see you there ;).

cheers from,
Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer